• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

The Other Side of the Tortilla logo

  • RECIPES
  • INGREDIENTS
  • ABOUT
  • TRAVEL
  • RESOURCES
menu icon
go to homepage
  • RECIPES
  • INGREDIENTS
  • ABOUT
  • TRAVEL
  • RESOURCES
search icon
Homepage link
  • RECIPES
  • INGREDIENTS
  • ABOUT
  • TRAVEL
  • RESOURCES
×
  • Tejocotes, also known as Mexican hawthorn, in a blue and white ceramic bowl over a white marble countertop
    What are tejocotes?
  • Avocado, queso fresco and fresh salsa verde are served inside a blue and white ceramic talavera molcajete atop a table at a restaurant. There is a spoon inside the molcajete.
    What to eat at El Cardenal in Mexico City
  • La Gruta Ehden: A Taste of Lebanon in Mexico City
  • How to make a Day of the Dead altar
  • jicama: top left peeled, top right sliced, bottom right whole jicama, bottom left jicama sticks
    What is Jicama?
  • red chamoy Gushers on a piece of parchment paper sprinkled with Miguelito chamoy powder
    How to Make Chamoy Gushers
  • tomatillos in their husks inside a white ceramic colander on a white and gray marble countertop
    What are tomatillos?
  • Peach ring gummies covered in chamoy and Tajín
    Chamoy peach rings
  • mexican pan de anis in a square pan
    How to Make Pan de Anis
  • Sugar Crunch Rosca de Reyes
  • Polvorones
  • Atole de nuez

Wordless Wednesday: Tacos al pastor in Kauai

Published: May 1, 2013 · Modified: Feb 3, 2017 by Maura Wall Hernandez · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

  • Share
  • Tweet

We were visiting the Hawaiian island of Kauai last week for my sister's wedding and look what we found: A taco truck with tacos al pastor! They had a proper trompo and everything. We didn't get a chance to stop and eat there because we either were too early, too late or just passing through Kapa'a on our way to Lihue or Poipu to eat somewhere else. They were always busy when we passed by during business hours, so I figure they must be pretty good. I took it as a sign that we need to go back to visit again!

hawaii-tacos-al-pastor-truck-TOSOTTWe were fascinated with the availability of taco joints on the island and the amount of Mexicans we met. We even found a lady selling authentic Mexican tamales on the side of the road one day.

  • Have you eaten the tacos from this place? How were they? If you haven't eaten there, tell me where you've encountered unexpected tacos while traveling in the comments below!

 

2

More Travel

  • The ultimate guide on what to eat and drink, and how to order, at El Charco de Las Ranas in Mexico City via theothersideofthetortilla.com
    What to eat at El Charco de las Ranas in Mexico City
  • What to order at Enrique in Mexico City via theothersideofthetortilla.com
    What to eat at Enrique in Mexico City
  • What to eat at Xanat Bistro and Terrace in Mexico City. See more dishes from this restaurant and get more Mexico City dining recommendations at theothersideofthetortilla.com.
    Lunch at Xanat Bistro and Terrace in Mexico City
  • Mexico City's Angel de la Independencia
    Mexico City in watercolors

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Angela Lewis says

    May 16, 2013 at 6:38 pm

    My family and I stopped here, they had fresh Ahi for the fish tacos, they were so delicious, you get two nice ahi filets, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce and chipotle creama, with rice, beans, guacamole.($11) The creama is amazing.The al pastor tacos were out of this world, you get two nice size tacos topped with pico de gallo and avocado sauce, and rice and beans for only $10.They had the best service also, the owners wife runs every order out to you, that's awesome, five stars to them, this should be first on your list of things to do when you visit Kauai again!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

¡Bienvenidos!


Hi, I'm Maura Hernández, an award-winning food and travel writer, recipe developer, and former journalist sharing my passion for all things Mexico. I've traveled Mexico extensively over the last 18 years and Mexico City is my home away from home. Here, you'll find a mix of traditional and modern Mexican cooking, along with my advice on where to eat, stay and play on your visit to Mexico!

More about me

Paletas

  • Berries and cream popsicles are a mixed-berry spin on the traditional Mexican fresas con crema dessert. Recipe via theothersideofthetortilla.com
    Moras con Crema Popsicles
  • How to make strawberry hibiscus popsicles via theothersideofthetortilla.com
    Strawberry hibiscus popsicles
  • Mangonada popsicles displayed on a cookie sheet
    Mangonada popsicles
  • How to make banana, chia and coconut milk popsicles. This recipe is dairy-free and vegan-friendly! Via theothersideofthetortilla.com
    Banana chia popsicles
  • Mango cantaloupe and chile powder paletas from The Other Side of The Tortilla
    Mango cantaloupe paletas with chile powder
  • #Vegan fudge #popsicles made with avocado, raw cacao powder, coconut sugar and coconut milk. Get more #recipes from theothersideofthetortilla.com #paletas #receta #recipe
    Vegan avocado fudge pops

Footer

↑ back to top

About

  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer

Contact

  • Contact Me
  • Media Kit
  • FAQ

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Copyright © The Other Side of The Tortilla, 2009-2024